Frogfather Advice and News

Frogfather is led by an experienced UK-based amphibian keeper, breeder, and vivarium designer with a proven track record in ethical dart frog care, mossy frog breeding, and rare isopod husbandry. Specialising in bioactive enclosures and DEFRA-compliant animal shipping, Frogfather shares expert guidance to help keepers create healthy, naturalistic habitats.

Red-eyed tree frog with bright green body and orange toes resting on a leaf

Red-Eyed Tree Frog Care Sheet (Agalychnis callidryas)

Red-eyed tree frogs are one of the most iconic frogs

White’s tree frog perched on a branch in a tall planted vivarium

White’s Tree Frog Care Sheet (Litoria caerulea)

White’s tree frogs, also called dumpy tree frogs or Australian

Pacman horned frog sitting half buried in damp soil in a naturalistic terrarium

Pacman / Horned Frog Care Sheet (Ceratophrys spp.)

Pacman frogs (also called horned frogs or Argentine horned frogs)

Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia Blue-Foot’: The Blue-Footed Beauty Explained

Meet the Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia Blue-Foot’ The Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia

Ranitomeya fantastica Dart Frog for Sale UK

Vivid orange, metallic blue, and utterly fantastic! 🌿🐸
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Ameerega bassleri Dart Frog for Sale UK

The fiery red and blue beauty — Ameerega bassleri! Larger,

Dart frog perched in vivarium during a morning check-in

Morning Check-In With the Frogs

Every morning starts the same in my frog room — a quiet check-in to see how everyone is doing before

Ranitomeya dart frog perched on a bromeliad in a UK vivarium

Ranitomeya Care Guide (Climbing Dart Frogs for UK Keepers)

Ranitomeya Care for UK Keepers Ranitomeya, nicknamed thumbnails, are the pocket-sized powerhouses of the dart frog hobby. They’re bold, brilliantly

Dendrobates Tinctorius Care in the UK

Dendrobates tinctorius, affectionately called tincs, are one of the most recognisable dart frogs in the UK hobby. They’re chunky, bold,

Blue-green and black Oophaga dart frog perched on a branch, unidentified species.

Help Us Identify This Mystery Dart Frog + Video! 🐸💚

Every now and then, the dart frog hobby throws up a mystery — and this is one of those times.

Don’t Miss September’s Frog Delivery – Bookings Close 28th August!

If you’re waiting on dart frogs, tadpoles, or other live amphibians, here’s the big one: bookings for September deliveries close

Scottish Invertebrate Show 2025 in Glasgow featuring tarantulas, beetles, isopods, and Frogfather bioactive enclosures for dart frogs

Scottish Invertebrate Show 2025 – Glasgow’s Bug & Bioactive Bash!

The countdown’s on! On 31st August 2025, we’ll be heading north to Glasgow for the 5th Scottish Invertebrate Show –

A neatly arranged collection of vivarium tech including a digital thermostat, ceramic heat emitter, LED light, plug, and heat mat on a wooden surface with the text “HEATING & TECH” overlaid, representing the Heating & Tech category on Frogfather.co.uk.

UK Vivarium Heating & Humidity: Winter Care for Dart Frogs

Your UK-specific guide to keeping dart frog vivariums stable through winter: gentle heat, humidity retention, safe thermostats, and real-world routines.

Screengrab of version 4 fruit fly feeding system for dart frogs showing mason jar lid with airlock and ventilation.

A New Way to Feed Fruit Flies to Dart Frogs – Version 4 Prototype

I’ve been tinkering away at a new design for fruit fly culture lids, and I’m excited to share version 4

Blue Poison Arrow Frog perched on moss in a UK vivarium

Are Blue Frogs Poisonous? Dart Frog Myths vs UK Captive Reality

Do blue frogs (like Dendrobates tinctorius ‘azureus’) remain poisonous in UK captivity? A clear, keeper-level explanation of toxins, diet, and safe husbandry.

UK-bred Amazonian Milk Froglet perched on a tropical leaf

Milk Frog Care in the UK: Setup, Diet, Growth & Breeding

A UK-specific care guide for Amazon Milk Frogs: enclosure size, bioactive planting, diet, calcium, temps, humidity, and breeding notes — written like a keeper, not a robot.